Robert Smith

English singer, multi-instrumentalist and songwriter
Person human Q491252
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Robert Smith

Summary

Robert Smith is a human[1]. His place of birth was Blackpool[2]. He was born on April 21, 1959[3]. He worked as a singer-songwriter[4], guitarist[5], singer[6], manufacturer[7], and keyboardist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.36% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (11,672 views/month, #3,592 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Robert Smith was born in Blackpool[2].
  • Robert Smith was born on April 21, 1959[3].
  • Among Robert Smith's spouses was Mary Poole[10].
  • Robert Smith held citizenship in United Kingdom[11].
  • English was Robert Smith's native language[12].
  • Robert Smith worked as a singer-songwriter[4].
  • Robert Smith worked as a guitarist[5].
  • Robert Smith worked as a singer[6].
  • Robert Smith worked as a manufacturer[7].
  • Robert Smith's professions included keyboardist[8].
  • Robert Smith's education included a stint at St Wilfrid's Catholic School, Crawley[13].
  • Robert Smith was a member of The Cure[14].
  • Robert Smith was a member of The Glove[15].
  • Robert Smith was a member of COGASM[16].
  • Robert Smith is recorded as male[17].
  • Robert Smith's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Robert Smith's genre is alternative rock[19].
  • Robert Smith's genre is gothic rock[20].
  • Robert Smith's genre is post-punk[21].
  • Robert Smith's genre is new wave[22].
  • Robert Smith's record label is recorded as Geffen Records[23].
  • Robert Smith's record label is recorded as Universal Music Group[24].
  • Robert Smith's record label is recorded as Hansa Records[25].
  • Robert Smith's record label is recorded as Polydor[26].
  • Robert Smith's Commons category is recorded as Robert Smith (singer)[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Robert Smith was born in Blackpool[2]. He was born on April 21, 1959[3]. English was his native language[12].

Education

Robert Smith's education included a stint at St Wilfrid's Catholic School, Crawley[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include singer-songwriter[4], guitarist[5], singer[6], manufacturer[7], and keyboardist[8].

Personal Life

Robert Smith was married to Mary Poole[10].

Why It Matters

Robert Smith ranks in the top 0.36% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (11,672 views/month, #3,592 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Robert Smith born?

Robert Smith was born in Blackpool[2].

Who was Robert Smith married to?

Robert Smith's spouses include Mary Poole[10].

What did Robert Smith do for work?

Robert Smith worked as singer-songwriter[4], guitarist[5], singer[6], manufacturer[7], and keyboardist[8].

Where did Robert Smith go to school?

Robert Smith was educated at St Wilfrid's Catholic School, Crawley[13].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [17] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [10] . Never Enough: The Story of The Cure (2009 Omnibus Press ed.). Retrieved . thecure.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [18] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
  8. [4] . wikidata.org.
  9. [5] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . wikidata.org.
  13. [19] . wikidata.org.
  14. [20] . wikidata.org.
  15. [21] . wikidata.org.
  16. [22] . wikidata.org.
  17. [23] . wikidata.org.
  18. [24] . wikidata.org.
  19. [25] . wikidata.org.
  20. [26] . wikidata.org.
  21. [27] . wikidata.org.
  22. [14] . wikidata.org.
  23. [15] . wikidata.org.
  24. [16] . wikidata.org.
  25. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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